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Fractions Teaching and Learning Resources (Pronto.com shop everywhere, right here, n.d.)

Concrete

(Google Books, n.d.) || The concrete image demonstrated represents a story book about fractions. Mathematics story books can be used to introduce the concept of fractions to children. This is a valuable resource that can be used when first introducing young children to the concept of fractions. When reading mathematics story books, the teacher should proceed to read the storybook slowly and question students using the context. Questioning will allow the concept of the story book to be more visible and provides learners who may have difficulties, with extra prompting to encourage reflection on the concept. Questions should be asked during the reading of the book, to gauge childrens understanding of the fraction concept. ||
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 * [[image:http://www.teaching.com.au/IBSStaticResources/Bo_Resources/MTA/IMAGE/NN112.JPG align="baseline"]](Modern Teaching Aids, n.d.) || The concrete image demonstrated represents part/whole fraction mats. Fraction mats can be used to introduce the concept of fractions to children. This is a great visual resource that allows the student to see the part-whole relationship. Fraction mats can be used to determine equivalent fractions or to perform addition and subtraction of simple fractions. Fraction mats are used during the Materials Language stage and can be manipulated to compare fractions. ||

Digital

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(Maths Zone, n.d.a) [] || Maths Zone is an interactive website which is a fun hands on resource, specific to key learning concepts. The website is broken into various mathematics concepts and allows teachers to choose specific types of a concept, to ensure the resource is age applicable. The home page allows the educator to choose the specific learning area and choose an interactive game pertinent to specific contexts.

I have chosen the game of Design a Flag (halves), which can be used to reinforce and practice the skills and strategies in relation to fraction halves. The resource complements the lesson plan provided and would be appropriate to use once the initial concept of halves has been developed. The game involves students designing a flag in certain colours to demonstrate a half. The game requires prior knowledge of the halves concept and the ability to colour in half of a rectangular grid to represent a half of each nominated colour. There is no specified time limit on the game, which is reassuring for young children. Children will not feel the pressure to conform to certain time limits and can take the time to concentrate on the question. ||

Google Books. (n.d.) Give Me Half! [image]. Retrieved September 19, 2010 from http://books.google.com.au/books?id=Q4BFPgAACAAJ&dq=Give+me+half&hl=en&ei=juqVTL_hF4KovQO6lNyZDQ&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=1&ved=0CC4Q6AEwAA

Maths Zone. (n.d.a). Fraction flags halves and quarters [image]. Retrieved September 19, 2010 from http://resources.oswego.org/games/fractionflags/fractionflags.html

Maths Zone. (n.d.b). Interactive Maths Games and Activities Maths Zone by Mandy Barrow [image]. Retrieved September 19, 2010 from http://www.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/maths/

Modern Teaching Aids. (n.d.). Fraction Circles Set [image]. Retrieved September 19, 2010 from http://www.teaching.com.au/catalogue?TREE_CODE=MTA2010&ACTION_LOAD=FRACTIONS+DECIMALS+PERCENTAGES

Pronto.com shop everywhere, right here. (n.d.). Fractions [image]. Retrieved September 21, 2010 from http://www.pronto.com/shop/fraction